Saturday, October 4, 2025

Amboy Depot Museum

 The museum complex consists of a fully restored, two story, 1876 brick depot; a building used to store freight; a relocated one room schoolhouse; and a steam locomotive and caboose. All of the buildings have exhibits. Abraham Lincoln stopped for a hair cut in Amboy so there he is, reclining in the barber chair with his hat still on. 

The complex is party accessible. The first floor of the depot is accessible, although the entryway has a slope and the outward opening door makes entering awkward. The school house has a ramp. The freight house has steps and no ramp. The walkway connecting the buildings is brick and bumpy and uneven in spots. 

The parking lot is large enough for any vehicle. Museum 41.71359, -89.33181


 

1 comment:

  1. OH MY GOSH! Marcia's Son John is the manager of the Bear's Den, right across the street from the museum...actually lives upstairs above the bar. What a small world... Have a good trip to PA.

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